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2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H9NS
CAS Number:
15679-12-6
Molecular Weight:
127.21
FEMA Number:
3680
Council of Europe no.:
11612
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901532
Flavis number:
15.033
EC Number:
239-757-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00036621
Organoleptic:
green; nutty
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets requirements for JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

CCc1nc(C)cs1

InChI

1S/C6H9NS/c1-3-6-7-5(2)4-8-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VGRVKVGGUPOCMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets requirements for JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.505 (lit.)

bp

161-162 °C (lit.)

density

1.026 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

green; nutty

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazoleis a heterocyclic compound belonging to the thiazole family of molecules and is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance agent . Two-ethyl-4-methylthiazole can be found in coffee. This flavoring is used to flavor baked goods, candy, coffee, cocoa, nuts, savory, and meat dishes. It has coffee, cocoa, meat, and a rubbery aroma and flavor .

Application

2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole is:
  • Safe and effective flavoring agent for use in animal feed, provided it is used at recommended levels and guidelines .
  • Key aroma compound in chicken soup stock.

pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

129.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

54 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBS7451
SHBQ1561
SHBP7817
STBK0755
STBH6389

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Safety and efficacy of thiazoles, thiophene and thiazoline belonging to chemical group 29 when used as flavourings for all animal species
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
EFSA Journal, 14(6), e04441-e04441 (2016)
Aroma chemicals II: heterocycles
Zviely M
Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances., 85-85 (2004)
Characterization of the key aroma compounds in chicken soup stock using aroma extract dilution analysis
Takakura Y, et al.
Food Science and Technology Research, 20(1), 109-113 (2014)

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